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The Hypocrisy of KYC Procedures

Published January 17, 2026, 07:15
The Hypocrisy of KYC Procedures

The article discusses the hypocrisy of KYC (Know Your Customer) procedures implemented by banks and other organizations. The author argues that these processes have become overly bureaucratic and do not guarantee genuine knowledge of the customer. It highlights the importance of trust in transactions and compares the reliability of a central bank to that of an unknown website. It emphasizes that serious organizations conduct an informal investigation of their counterparties before any agreement, while banks often fail to do so. Finally, the author expresses the opinion that it is preferable to have overly strict checks than careless and arrogant behavior.